Mama Leone S Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Mama Leone S Chicken Soup

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
• Kosher Salt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Onion
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Dried Tarragon
• Dried Oregano
• Sweet Hungarian Paprika
• All Purpose Flour
• Fat Free Chicken Broth
• Diced Tomatoes With Juice
• Fat Free Evaporated Milk
• Fresh Spinach

How to Make Mama Leone S Chicken Soup

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Remove chicken from oven and let cool completely. Once cool enough to handle, dice the chicken and set aside.
4. While chicken is baking, heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add butter and melt.
5. Add chopped onion and celery. Sauté for 6-7 minutes, until onions are translucent.
6. Stir in minced garlic, tarragon, oregano, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
7. Whisk in flour until well combined. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
8. Add diced tomatoes (undrained) and heavy cream. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
9. Stir in reserved diced chicken and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
10. Just before serving, stir in chopped spinach. Serve hot and enjoy!